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Investment banking v/s Merchant Banking

Investment banking They do not except deposits from people. An investment bank helps companies or individuals to raise capital/money by issuing securities like bonds or equities. An investment bank may also help in mergers and acquisitions. They help in trading

Investment banking v/s Merchant Banking

Investment banking They do not except deposits from people. An investment bank helps companies or individuals to raise capital/money by issuing securities like bonds or equities. An investment bank may also help in mergers and acquisitions. They help in trading

RadioShack Corporation Credit Event

The initial list of Deliverable Obligations has been published on ISDA website. The Determination Committee anticipates holding the auction for RadioShack during the week of March 2, 2015. View the Determination Committee Decision on RadioShack Corporation Source- ISDA About RadioShack RadioShack Corporation

RadioShack Corporation Credit Event

The initial list of Deliverable Obligations has been published on ISDA website. The Determination Committee anticipates holding the auction for RadioShack during the week of March 2, 2015. View the Determination Committee Decision on RadioShack Corporation Source- ISDA About RadioShack RadioShack Corporation

ESMA’s feedback statement on clearing of NDF and Commission’s report suggesting 2yr exemption to pensions

ESMA has issued a feedback statement on the central clearing of non-deliverable forwards. This is a feedback statement on the consultation on the clearing obligation for NDFs. ESMA is not proposing a clearing obligation on NDFs based on feedback received.

ESMA’s feedback statement on clearing of NDF and Commission’s report suggesting 2yr exemption to pensions

ESMA has issued a feedback statement on the central clearing of non-deliverable forwards. This is a feedback statement on the consultation on the clearing obligation for NDFs. ESMA is not proposing a clearing obligation on NDFs based on feedback received.

What is Collateral?

Collateral is an asset (normally cash or Bonds) transferred or pledged by a borrower to a lender. In the event of a default, the collateral may be taken by the lender to repay the loan. Collateral is typically required to

What is Collateral?

Collateral is an asset (normally cash or Bonds) transferred or pledged by a borrower to a lender. In the event of a default, the collateral may be taken by the lender to repay the loan. Collateral is typically required to

What is a rights issue?

A rights issue is an issue of new shares for cash to existing shareholders in proportion to their existing holdings. A rights issue is, therefore, a way of raising new cash from shareholders – this is an important source of

What is a rights issue?

A rights issue is an issue of new shares for cash to existing shareholders in proportion to their existing holdings. A rights issue is, therefore, a way of raising new cash from shareholders – this is an important source of

How many swaps you know?

Swaps are the archetypal over-the-counter derivative instruments. Although they are highly liquid, traded instruments, they remain privately negotiated contracts between counterparties – though these contracts now take the form of standardized master agreements. They involve the exchange of fixed and/or

How many swaps you know?

Swaps are the archetypal over-the-counter derivative instruments. Although they are highly liquid, traded instruments, they remain privately negotiated contracts between counterparties – though these contracts now take the form of standardized master agreements. They involve the exchange of fixed and/or

Carbon Trading

Emissions trading, a market-based instrument used for environmental protection, has been adopted as one of the primary tools for international cooperation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the Kyoto Protocol. As a result, many countries will implement emissions trading programmes

Carbon Trading

Emissions trading, a market-based instrument used for environmental protection, has been adopted as one of the primary tools for international cooperation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the Kyoto Protocol. As a result, many countries will implement emissions trading programmes

Indian Mutual Fund Basics

Basics of mutual funds The article mentioned below, is for the investors who have not yet started investing in mutual funds, but willing to explore the opportunity and also for those who want to clear their basics for what is

Indian Mutual Fund Basics

Basics of mutual funds The article mentioned below, is for the investors who have not yet started investing in mutual funds, but willing to explore the opportunity and also for those who want to clear their basics for what is

Calculations of a Basis Swap

In a basis swap counterparties exchange 2 different floating rates instead of regular fixed v/s floating. This means that one of the counterparty in the swap will pay a regular floating rate in exchange for a compounded floating rate as

Calculations of a Basis Swap

In a basis swap counterparties exchange 2 different floating rates instead of regular fixed v/s floating. This means that one of the counterparty in the swap will pay a regular floating rate in exchange for a compounded floating rate as

Bernard Madoff / Ponzi scheme

  Born April 29, 1938 Queens, New York ,USA Residence Manhattan, New York, USA. Nationality American Education Hofstra University (1960) Occupation Financial services , Investment management Employer Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities Known for Alleged Ponzi scheme , Chairman of NASDAQ

Bernard Madoff / Ponzi scheme

  Born April 29, 1938 Queens, New York ,USA Residence Manhattan, New York, USA. Nationality American Education Hofstra University (1960) Occupation Financial services , Investment management Employer Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities Known for Alleged Ponzi scheme , Chairman of NASDAQ